Bulls trade for Nic Claxton from Nets in three-team deal

The Chicago Bulls have acquired Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade. The deal, which also involves the Minnesota Timberwolves, sees the Bulls gain Claxton while the Timberwolves clear space for Ayo Dosunmu. Chicago does not surrender any players or picks, absorbing Claxton's contract into their cap space, which decreases from $54 million to $32 million. Claxton, who averaged 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds last season, adds depth to the Bulls' front court. This transaction marks the first move of Bryson Graham's tenure as Bulls' head coach.

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